St Lucia boat tours

Take a break from the beach and spend a day on the water searching for wildlife on this half-day excursion. After boarding your spacious vessel, sail out to sea in search of humpback, sperm, and pilot whales as well as spinner, spotted, Fraser, and common dolphins. A marine expert also informs you of the behaviors and habits of the marine mammals while you sail.

The waters surrounding the emerald island of St. Lucia are home to a multitude of marine mammals, including Sperm Whales, Humpback Whales and Pilot Whales, as well as Spinner, Spotted, Fraser and Common Dolphins. Join our experienced crew as we head out on a 3 – 3½ hour tour to witness these marine mammals in their natural environment. With a knowledgeable team and a 90% sighting average, our guests are sure to be amazed and educated, as well as receiving an excellent and informative view of St. Lucia’s coastline. Complimentary rum punch, sodas and bottled water are served on board, and guests are fully briefed on the types of mammals sighted, their habits, and behaviours. Passengers are encouraged to actively participate in spotting, and are giving tips on sighting whales in their natural environment.

Cruise around St Lucia aboard a catamaran  during this 8-hour excursion. With an expert captain and crew as your hosts, spread out on the deck for some sun and relaxation while sipping rum drinks from the open bar. Go ashore to explore sites like Morne Coubrail Estate (where you can opt to go ziplining), the sulphur springs, Toraille Waterfall and the quaint town of Soufriere. Use the provided snorkel equipment to explore the underwater world in Anse Cochon and Marigot Bay. Enjoy a Creole-style buffet and round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Stop by

Morne Coubaril Historical Adventure Park

Marigot bay: The bay was used as the setting for the 1967 film adaptation of Hugh Lofting’s Doctor Dolittle books. Scenes of the shipwreck, Great Pink Sea Snail, and the construction of the harness for the Giant Lunar Moth were filmed in the bay.

Recent visitors’ experiences varied by how close they got to the bay. Those who saw Marigot Bay from the surrounding hills were in awe of its beauty, while others on the ground had different impressions. A handful of travelers were disappointed by the lack of beach space and quickly grew bored with the few restaurants and shops in the area, saying if you don’t have a boat docked or aren’t staying at a nearby resort, there’s not much to do. 

One of the most popular ways to take in the scenic landscape is from the top of the hill in Marigot Village. If you’d like to see it from the water, you can also rent kayaks and glide through the mangroves. Several water taxi companies offer trips to Marigot Bay, including Shashamané Experience. If you’re not arriving via an organized boat tour, driving or hiring a taxi is the easiest way to reach the bay. Access is free 24/7, though best avoided at night.

Sulphur Springs Visit the Sulphur Springs where you can take a dip in the hot baths or get a guided tour of the Volcano 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included 4

Anse Cochon Beach Anse Cochon is our swim stop where guests can relax in the beautiful caribbean sea, or snorkel on the the Anse Cochon Reef. 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piton Waterfall 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

SeaTrek is an amazing and exciting activity that allows you to explore the underwater world without the need to dive or swim. There will be a 10 minute safety briefing, detailing all you need to know about the adventure, followed by the 25 minute underwater tour.

Read more about SeaTrek St. Lucia – https://www.viator.com/tours/Gros-Islet/SeaTrek-Adventure/d50301-314048P1?mcid=56757

Saint Lucia was first known as “Louanalao” by the Arawak Indians in 200 AD, meaning “Island of the Iguanas,” and then “Hewanorra,” in 800 AD when the Carib Indians arrived and assimilated their culture into Saint Lucia. Residents of Carib descent can still be found in Saint Lucia today.

The Caribs lived on Saint Lucia until the 1600s, when settlers attempted to take control of the island to boost European trade. Even during this period of colonialism, the Caribs continued to fight and stopped multiple attempts by the English and French to settle on the island.

Juan de Cosa didn’t actually colonize Saint Lucia. That honor falls to a pirate named François Le Clerc, nicknamed Jambe de Bois because of his wooden leg. Peg-Leg Le Clerc used Pigeon Island to attack Spanish ships in the 1550s, and the island is now a National Landmark with historic sites and museums to enthrall those who visit.

In the 1600s, the French, English, and Dutch all attempted to take Saint Lucia as one of their colonies. The Dutch attempted to build Vieux Fort in the 1600s, but were pushed out by the Caribs. In 1639, the British sent 400 settlers to the island, who were wiped out by the Caribs in less than two years.

In 1651, a member of the French West India Company purchased the land from the Caribs to make it a French colony, and the English immediately sent 1,000 men to take back the island. This fighting continued until 1814, when the French ceded Saint Lucia to the English.

Fast forward to modern times. Saint Lucia was one of the last European colonies to finally declare independence. In fact, she only became independent within the British Commonwealth in 1979 and finally has a thriving, peaceful economy and sovereign government. cc